Sanctum Provinciale Concilium Mexici

Catholic Church Mexico

Mexico: Juan Ruiz; Apud Ioannem Ruiz, Mexici, 1622

[Early Mexican Imprint: The first publication of the comprehensive social code of New Spain decreed by the Third Mexican Concilium in 1585;  Largely concerned with missionary activities and the rights of the Indians.]  Folio.  Bound in early mottled calf.  Engraved title page, illustrated secondary title page. Collated: [5], 102, [1], 38, [1] leaves. Engraved title page worn with some loss and early repairs. A few early notes in margins; early inscription on verso of title page.  Minor staining.    

Refs: Medina, Mexico 343; Palau 293978; Sabin 48373; Szewczyk, 39; Books and Broadsides 29.